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Patent GB-2430691-A (GB)
Title: Anchor for use with an excavation cover
Inventor: STANMORE PAUL
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2006-08-07
Abstract: The anchor, for use with covers placed over excavations, trenches etc., comprises an expandable element 1 designed to extend, in use, between opposite sides and bear against of the excavation and an attachment element to enable a cover plate 2 to be attached to the anchor. The cover plate may be attached to the anchor before or after the anchor is put in place and is preferably secured to the expandable element by at least one bolt 13. The anchor preferably has angle-plates at the ends of the expandable elements designed to engage and overlie the immediate edges of the excavation. Triangular projections may be located on the angle-plates for engaging notches on the cover plate. The expandable element may be telescopic, e.g. with a screw extension, locking pins and or a hydraulic system, or have two racks driven by a pinion system.
Patent GB-2430006-A (GB)
Title: Clamping unit for a stairway
Inventor: WROBLEWSKI PETER
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2006-08-16
Abstract: A clamping unit 1 for attachment to a stairway 2 for supporting a mounting post 31 for a barrier panel 34, 35 comprises a body member 3 for seating on an upper surface 5 of a selected tread 6; a downwardly projecting abutment member 11 for engaging a side 14 of the tread 6; a socket 15 projecting upwardly from the body member 2 for receiving a panel mounting post 31; and a pivot 17 on the body member 2 which supports a telescopically adjustable swing arm 18. A bearing plate 28 for engagement on the underside 30 of the stairway 2 is located at the end of the arm 18 and a headed bolt 24 engages an internal nut to vary the length of the arm 18 so as to clamp the body member 3 to the stairway 2.
Patent GB-2429994-A (GB)
Title: Supporting tubulars in a wellbore
Inventor: SHAHIN DAVID
IPC: E21B19/10
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: An apparatus 100 for supporting a tubular in a wellbore comprises a housing 10, 15 having a bore extending therethrough, the bore being adapted to receive the tubular, and one or more guide members 80 attached to the housing to facilitate movement of the tubular within the wellbore. The guide members 80 are radially movable into engagement with the tubular, which may include casing, during a tubular handling operation, drilling operation, and/or drilling with casing operation. One or more gripping members 20 may extend radially within the bore to grippingly engage the tubular or casing when activated. The guide members 80 may facilitate rotational movement of the casing during the drilling with casing operation when the gripping members 20 are deactivated.
Patent GB-2427040-A (GB)
Title: Subsea control system
Inventor: JOHANSEN JOHN A
IPC: G05B19/408
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a control system for a subsea installation based on CAN bus technology. A single cable forms a backbone for transmitting signals and/or power from a central control unit to a number of devices or sensors on the installation. Terminals are attached to the cable at intervals, allowing devices to be plugged in while the system is operable. A termination may also include repeaters or amplifiers for transmitting signals over longer distances.
Patent GB-2430415-A (GB)
Title: Cover for a well between the bonnet and windscreen of a vehicle
Inventor: SAKAI KAZUHIRO
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: A well cover 11 for a vehicle is disposed between a bonnet 25 and a windshield 5 over a well 6. The well cover 11 is provided with a fixation portion 33 fixed to a body panel of the vehicle 1, a main body portion 31 extending rearward from the fixation portion, and an engaging portion 40 formed at a rear end of the main body portion 31. The engaging portion 40 is composed of a first plate portion 41, a second plate portion 42, and a bottom 44 to slidably receive an end portion of the windshield 5. The first plate portion 41 and the second plate portion 42 are at an angle with respect to the windshield so as to form a first angle   R  A between the first plate portion and an outer side of the windshield, and form a second angle   R  B between the second plate portion and an inner side of the windshield.
Patent GB-2443689-A (GB)
Title: A bird feeding port assembly
Inventor: BLACK DEREK JAMES
IPC: A01K31/12
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: A bird feeding port assembly 1 for mounting to a bird feeder 2. The assembly has a support frame 3 which secures the assembly to the feeder, a feeding area 4 having an opening which aligns with a hole in the feeder such that seed flows into the feed area, and a closure member 9 which is moveable between a first extended position in which the closure member extends outwardly from the outward side of the assembly leaving the feeding area open and a second retracted position in which the closure member overlies the feeding area and prevents access thereto. The feeding area may comprise a bowl that can project outwardly from, or be located within, the feeder. The closure member can pivot or slide between the first and second positions and provides a perch for birds using the feeder. A roof 5 may also be provided to prevent feed in the bowl from getting wet.
Patent GB-2443880-A (GB)
Title: Power tool with cuttings collector
Inventor: BULBROOK LEE
IPC: A45D29/14
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: The power tool includes a handheld part 12, a cuttings collector 14 and a drive system 24. A chuck 26 in the handheld part is rotatable by the drive system. A tube 20 conveys cuttings from the vicinity of the chuck to the cuttings collector. A pump is operable to draw air from outside the cuttings collector into an inlet 34. The inlet receives, and forms an airtight fit with, a first end 46 of a tubular filter cartridge 48 containing a filter medium. The tube 20 is removably engageable, and forms an airtight fit with, a second end 50 of the filter cartridge. The power tool may be a podiatry drill with a chuck adapted to receive a burr.
Patent GB-2432429-A (GB)
Title: Cam mechanism of a telescoping lens
Inventor: ISHIZUKA KAZUNORI
IPC: G02B7/02
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: A cam mechanism of a lens barrel includes a cam ring (11); and a movable frame which moves along an optical axis when the cam ring (11) is rotated, without rotating relative to the cam ring (11), by engagement of a cam groove (11a) provided on the cam ring (11) with a corresponding cam follower (12a1;12a2) provided on the movable frame. The cam groove (11a) is formed as a bottomed cam groove including two inclined side surfaces and a bottom surface which connects the two inclined side surfaces. The cam ring (11) includes a single-sided cam section (xl) on an end surface of the cam ring (11), wherein continuity of the reference cam diagram (a) is maintained along the single-sided cam section (xl), and at least a part of one of the two inclined side surfaces which is positioned closer to a nearby end of the cam ring (11) is absent at the single-sided cam section (xl).
Patent GB-2446117-A (GB)
Title: An underarm protection pad
Inventor: GREENIDGE PAMELA
IPC: A41D27/13
Filed: 2007-02-03
Abstract: An underarm protection pad which is shaped to fit an underarm portion of a garment, the pad absorbs the wearer's perspiration. Preferably the pad comprises an outer layer that allows moisture to pass through and be retained by an inner absorbent layer, which may be scented or have anti odour properties. The pad may have a moisture proof backing that is detachably attached to a garment via self adhesive strips.
Patent GB-2446461-A (GB)
Title: Fabric classroom chairbag
Inventor: BECKETT GERALDINE
IPC: A45C15/00
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A chairbag made from one piece of durable fabric that has been folded and stitched to provide storage in the primary classroom. The chairbag is positioned over the backrest. Its contents are easily accessible whilst individuals are seated.
Patent GB-2435519-A (GB)
Title: Capacitive sensor for sensing structural damage
Inventor: CURRY MARK A
IPC: G01N27/22
Filed: 2007-02-14
Abstract: A system for detecting damage to a structure includes a voltage source and at least one capacitor (18) formed as an integral layer within the structure (14, 16) and responsive to the voltage source. The system also includes at least one sensor responsive to the capacitor to sense a voltage/capacitance of the capacitor. A controller responsive to the sensor determines if damage to the structure has occurred based on the variance of the voltage/capacitance of the capacitor from a known reference value. The method for sensing damage involves providing a plurality of capacitors coupled to the structure and a controller, sensing the voltage using the controller which calculates a change in the voltage of the capacitors, and signalling a display system if a change in the voltage occurs. The structure may be a spacecraft or aircraft body.
Patent GB-2435089-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing beverages with means for forming condensation, frost or ice on one face of a housing
Inventor: ROBINSON MICHAEL
IPC: B67D1/06
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A beverage font 1 has a housing 4 for mounting to a bar or similar surface, one or more taps (2 fig 8) for dispensing beverage, and one or more beverage lines 3 routed through the housing for supplying the taps with beverage. The beverage font also has a cooling line 9 located in thermal contact with the housing through which, in use, a cooling medium can flow so as to cool the housing such that condensation, frost or ice form on only one face of the housing exterior, and where insulation 52 is provided to thermally insulate the cooling line from other faces of the housing. The cooled face 50 of the housing may be a front face, and may be made of metal and in thermal contact with the cooling line via several thermal bridges. The insulation may be expanded foam, and may surround the cooling line except for portions in contact with the thermal bridges. At least a portion of the cooling line may be in contact with one or more beverage lines so as to provide cooling of the beverage. The beverage font may include taps that are adapted to dispense beverages with foamed heads.
Patent GB-2436116-A (GB)
Title: Gas lift valve assembly with isolation means
Inventor: MESSICK TYSON R
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2007-02-22
Abstract: An apparatus that is usable with a well includes a gas lift valve and an isolation member. The gas lift valve 50 includes a valve element 94 that is located between an annulus and a passageway of a tubing. The valve element 94 is adapted to selectively open and close to control fluid communication through the valve. The isolation member, such as a sleeve valve or rupture disc 134, is adapted to in a first state, isolate the valve element 94 from at least one of the annulus and the passageway and in a second state, permit fluid communication between the valve element 94 and the annulus or passageway. The gas lift valve 50 may be located in a passageway eccentric to a main production flow passageway and the valve element may be aided in opening by the use of suction pathways to exert a retraction force on the valve element 94.
Patent GB-2447205-A (GB)
Title: An overreach boot for a horse
Inventor: WESTROPP HILARY ANNE
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: An overreach boot for the lower portion of a foreleg of a horse, pony or like animal. The boot has a plurality of panels 4 arranged in overlapping side-by-side relationship to one another and fastening means for securing the boot about the foreleg. Each panel has an upper collar portion 13 and a lower skirt portion 15 depending from the collar. The inner surface (19, fig 3) of each panel is arranged to face the outer surface (21, fig 4) of the overlapping adjacent panel. Each panel is provided with a loop 14 which projects through an aperture (16, fig 3) of the adjacent panel. The fastening means 6 passes through the projecting loops for fastening the boot about the animal foreleg. The arrangement is such that the fastening means restricts movement of the inner surface away from the outer surface thereby to reduce noise created by impact of the surfaces on one another. The panels can be made of any suitable material such as PVC, neoprene, leather or rubber.
Patent GB-2453101-A (GB)
Title: A stretch rein
Inventor: LEON MARC
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2007-08-03
Abstract: A stretch rein 10 combines an elastic stretch element 14 and relatively no-stretch or solid element 15 for co-operative overall elongation upon applied tension loading between opposite ends. The no-stretch region limits the extension of the elastic region. A tension regulator such as a spring clip (30, fig 6) can be used to control the tension in the rein.
Patent GB-2442549-A (GB)
Title: A valvetrain for operating two valves from a single camshaft lobe using a single pushrod
Inventor: DIGGS MATTHEW BYRNE
IPC: F01L1/14
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: A valvetrain 50 for a multiple-cylinder internal combustion engine (10, figure 1) having a camshaft 12 within the engine block (14, figure 1) for operating two valves 28 from a single camshaft lobe 70. A lifter 58 in contact with the common camshaft lobe 70 is associated with a single pushrod 56 which engages a follower 90,94. The follower 90,94 engages at least two rocker arms 54, each of which actuates a different valve 28. The lifter 58 may have a roller (150, figure 3) for contacting the camshaft 12. The follower 90,94 may be a bucket follower with at least two independent lash adjusters, each engaging a rocker arm 54. The lash adjusters may have a high pressure chamber (170,172, figure 3) containing a variable amount of hydraulic fluid. The lash adjustment mechanism and rocker arm 54 may interact via a pivotable surface or a coupling, e.g an elephant foot. The follower 90,94 may reciprocate in a bore within the cylinder head (22, figure 1) or within a fulcrum 126, associated with the rocker arms 54, mounted to the cylinder head (22, figure 1).
Patent GB-2443286-A (GB)
Title: Polishing composition for semiconductor wafer comprising polyvinylpyrrolidone or poly(N-vinylformamide)
Inventor: UEMURA YASUHIDE
IPC: B24B37/00
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: A polishing composition contains at least one water soluble polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinylpyrrolidone and poly(N-vinylformamid ), and an alkali, and preferably further contains at least one of a chelating agent and an abrasive grain. The water soluble polymer preferably has a weight average molecular weight of 6,000 to 4,000,000. The polishing composition is mainly used in polishing of the surfaces of semiconductor wafers such as silicon wafers, especially used in preliminary polishing of the surfaces of such wafers.
Patent GB-2442100-A (GB)
Title: Imaging material including cross-linking PVA layers
Inventor: FOSSDYKE GILLIAN ROSEMARY
IPC: B41M5/50
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: The image receiving material includes two ink receptive layers comprising polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) binder, and boric acid or borate hardener. The upper layer and preferably the lower layer also contain particulate inorganic pigment. The lower layer contains more boric acid than the upper layer (compared to PVOH) so the upper layer has a higher pH. Preferably the substrate is baryta-coated or fine art paper. Preferably an ink receptive layer includes a dye fixative comprising a Zn, Ca or Mg cation, and a co-polymer of dicyandiamide and diethylene triamine. The image receiving material is used in the ink jet printing process.
Patent GB-2443925-A (GB)
Title: Emanation device comprising motion sensor
Inventor: BUTLER MARTIN
IPC: A61L9/03
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: The present invention describes a device for evaporating a volatile liquid 3 from a container having a wick 6 with a proximal end region within the container and a distal end region above the container, the device comprising: a housing 2; securing means within said housing to releasably secure the container to the device; a first electrical heating means 8; motion sensor means 12; and wherein the motion sensor means is operable, in use, to detect motion in the vicinity of the device and, on detecting motion, is further operable to cause the activation of at least one of: a second electrical heating means 9; a fan 4; a region of increased heating capacity within the first electrical heating means. The present invention further describes a method for evaporating the volatile liquid and a kit of parts for same.
Patent GB-2444374-A (GB)
Title: Pendulum suspension spring for a seismic sensor
Inventor: HAYMAN MARK JONATHAN BRICE
IPC: G01V1/18
Filed: 2007-11-22
Abstract: A seismic sensor comprises a frame 102, a pendulum 101 pivotably mounted to the frame; a mechanism 104, 105 for sensing angular position of the pendulum; and a monolithic flat spring 106 oriented between the frame and the pendulum for balancing the pendulum at an equilibrium position. The monolithic flat spring 106 comprises an operating region 1 for providing a restoring force to the pendulum proportional to an angular displacement of the pendulum; and a suspension region 2 for transmitting a force to a portion of the operating region but applying a negligible bending moment M2 to the portion of the operating region 1. The spring may include a preformed bend between the operating region and the suspension region. The width and/or thickness of the spring may vary along its length, and hence its stiffness may vary with length. The stiffness in the suspension region is preferably substantially less than in the operating region.
Patent GB-2441695-A (GB)
Title: Large-area biometric specimen comparison with small-area biometric sample
Inventor: SCHNEIDER JOHN K
IPC: G06V40/12
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: Methods and systems according to the invention may compare a large-area biometric specimen and a small-area biometric sample. For example, a large-area plain surface fingerprint image may be stored in a fingerprint database as a specimen, and then a small-area plain surface fingerprint image may be acquired as a sample. The small-area image sample may be submitted to a fingerprint matching system for comparison with a large-area image specimen from the database. A determination may be made as to whether the small-area image matches a portion of the large-area image.
Patent GB-2457051-A (GB)
Title: Heating system utilising solar energy and a boiler
Inventor: LEE MATTHEW
IPC: F24D3/08
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: A heating system comprises a hot water cylinder 10 containing three heat exchange coils 16, 18, 20. The cylinder includes a first input coil 16 where water within the cylinder can be heated using solar energy which may be provided by a solar panel 22, a second input coil 18 where water within the cylinder can be heated by a boiler 28, and a third output coil 20 where heat can be extracted from the water within the cylinder. The system further comprises a heat demand, and control means operable to determine whether the heat demand is supplied from the boiler, from the third coil, or from a combination of the two. Preferably, the heat demand comprises a swimming pool heating circuit, a network of radiators or an underfloor heating system 40. The control means may comprise a control valve 50 operable to control the supply of heated fluid from the third coil to the heat demand and a mixer valve 52 operable to control the supply of hot fluid from the boiler to the heat demand. Preferably, temperature sensors 60, 62, 64 and pumps 40a, 56 are also provided to control the operation of the heating system.
Patent GB-2459744-A (GB)
Title: Milling and mixing apparatus
Inventor: DUNSMORE EDWARD MCCLUSKEY
IPC: B01F7/00
Filed: 2008-05-09
Abstract: Milling and mixing of a particulate material, such as reclaimed tarmac, takes place in a miller 22 with rotating blades or similar 46, and in which an additive is added to the particulate material, such as via inlet 34, before or during the combined milling and mixing operation.
Patent GB-2460427-A (GB)
Title: Investment casting flask
Inventor: SHANNON PATRICK
IPC: B22C21/00
Filed: 2008-05-29
Abstract: An investment casting flask which comprises a cylindrical body 104 that is open at either end and has a plurality of substantially circular apertures 108 disposed in circumferential rows therein. A handle 110 formed from substantially flat cross-member bridges a first open end of the cylindrical body 104 and an annular platform 112 which projects orthogonally from the cylindrical body 104 is located adjacent the opposite end of the cylindrical body 104. A cylindrical flange 116 projects orthogonally from the annular platform 112 towards the handle 110. This flange 116 is co-axial with the cylindrical body 104 and is equidistant from the inside and outside edges of the annular platform 112. The flange 116 provides for increased stability of the flask during vacuum casting and further allows for a strong air-tight seal to be formed between the flask and the casting chamber during the casting process.
Patent GB-2463728-A (GB)
Title: Thermal insulation product for building use
Inventor: WOODHALL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: D04H1/4274
Filed: 2008-09-29
Abstract: A thermal insulation product for building use, comprises a sheet, slab or roll of between 1 and 99% recycled polyester material with a thermal conductivity between 0.032W/mK and 0.045W/mK, and a fibre density of between 1 and 6 kgs m2balance low melt fibre. The low melt fibre may comprise ordinary fibre sheathed with a low-melt fibre PET and may be virgin polyester fibre. The component fibre may be crimped or coil sprung to assist the product to return to its original shape and thickness. In particular the sheet or slab of the product may be self supporting, and easy to transport and handle.
Patent GB-2464271-A (GB)
Title: Temperature regulation system for buildings
Inventor: AL-HABAIBEH AMIN
IPC: F24F5/00
Filed: 2008-10-07
Abstract: A temperature regulation system is incorporated into a building structure, between internal and external leaves (1, 8) that define a cavity in the envelope of the building. The system comprises at least one thermally conductive element (3) connected to ground temperature through at least one thermal probe (7) extending into the earth adjacent to the building to a depth wherein the earth exhibits a substantially constant temperature, thus enabling the natural thermal flow of heat between the conductive element (3) and the ground. The conductive element (3) is mounted within the cavity in such a way that it can move due to thermal expansion and contraction. An independent claim describes a cubical building element.
Patent GB-2453907-A (GB)
Title: High performance ultracapacitors with carbon nanomaterials and ionic liquids
Inventor: LU WEN
IPC: H01G9/00
Filed: 2007-08-01
Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of carbon nanotubes and/or electrolyte structures comprising ionic liquids in various electrochemical devices, such as ultracapacitors.
Patent GB-2469286-A (GB)
Title: Internal inspection apparatus for pipes
Inventor: BEECH BRIAN
IPC: G01M3/18
Filed: 2009-04-07
Abstract: An internal inspection apparatus is provided for pipes. The apparatus comprises a device 3 clamped to a pipe 1 to be inspected. The device has an entry tube 7 for an inspection assembly. The entry tube is provided with a valve (9) e.g. a gate valve which, when opened, leaves the entry tube unobstructed. The entry tube 7 extends at an acute included angle e.g. thirty degrees relative to the axis of the pipe 1. The clamp attaching the device to the pipe may be a pair of semi-cylindrical sleeve members e.g. member 5. Inspection means may be visual e.g, a camera 27 or audio e.g. a microphone. A cutter assembly (13) may initially be attached to the entry tube 7 to cut through the wall of the pipe prior to inspection.
Patent GB-2461466-A (GB)
Title: Process control software for the control of hydraulic retention time in a biological reactor
Inventor: OLAOPA OLATOKUNBO TOX
IPC: C02F3/00
Filed: 2007-06-18
Abstract: A computer programme software for the control of hydraulic retention time only or hydraulic retention time and mixing ratio of influents within biological reactors including aerobic, anoxic/anaerobic reactors used in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment.